CB mount locations in a 02 QC
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CB mount locations in a 02 QC
I'm getting a CB for use on the road and hunting camping. I have everything figured out but where to mount the radio in the cab. I already have a 7" or so LCD display in the cup holder for a backup camera and don't really have much more room. I'm thinking of a ceiling mount but don't have a clue as to what's above the headliner or how to remove and reattach or what I can use as supports for the radio. I don't have the compass MPG display so I think this is where I'll mount my radio but would like a 2nd or 10th opinion.
Here is my camera setup, the FP gauge has been moved out of the ash tray to above the steering column and the brake controller is under the ashtray you can just barely see in this picture and easily access again.
My only other thoughts as my cup holder doesn't fold up anymore is to mount under the open holder but don't think that would be strong enough.
Ideas, opinions?
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Here is my camera setup, the FP gauge has been moved out of the ash tray to above the steering column and the brake controller is under the ashtray you can just barely see in this picture and easily access again.
My only other thoughts as my cup holder doesn't fold up anymore is to mount under the open holder but don't think that would be strong enough.
Ideas, opinions?
Thanks
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The location depends somewhat on the specific radio you are running. If the speaker is on the top of the radio, you don't want to put that up against your headliner but if it is on the front or bottom, that is fine. You can always run an external speaker but that is just one more thing. I have several radios and keep my cb mounted down and slightly to the right of the steering column by my right knee in a similar location to where people often put brake controllers. I really like this location and I have the mic up on the dash. I have another radio under the center seat which really works well if you know the buttons by heart and the speaker is properly placed in the unit.
Looking at your situation, I put it under the cupholder if it fit. You could either mount it to the floor or to the underside of the cupholder. That way you wouldn't have a mic cable swinging around blocking your rearview and it wouldn't be in your line of vision at night.
Looking at your situation, I put it under the cupholder if it fit. You could either mount it to the floor or to the underside of the cupholder. That way you wouldn't have a mic cable swinging around blocking your rearview and it wouldn't be in your line of vision at night.
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Thanks everyone.
Rob that is the 2nd time I've seen a mount like that in my search and seems like the best option. I'm curious how the speaker sounds being bottom mounted with that location. Also I will assume this is a custom/home made bracket to mount the radio to get it to stay put in this location?
Thanks again
Rob that is the 2nd time I've seen a mount like that in my search and seems like the best option. I'm curious how the speaker sounds being bottom mounted with that location. Also I will assume this is a custom/home made bracket to mount the radio to get it to stay put in this location?
Thanks again
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The mount is a custom "Rob Special"
Bought some flat iron at Home Depot and bent it to what I needed. The part that curves under the seat is connected to the seat frame. There are some bolts that hold the middle console to the floor bracket. I pulled those out, drilled some holes in the iron and then slid the iron between the bottom of the middle console and the brackets, then put the bolts back through everything.
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i bought a "Shelf-It Visor bar" from northern tool when i first got my truck.. its a bar that can be screwed into your visor holes that goes across the top of ur headliner that can be used as a shelf also. (hides my 2 coaxs), i drilled two holes in the middle and mounted my cb up there, to the right of my rear view mirror. It came out mint. I can post pics if anyone is interested.
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Ive got mine attached to the bottom of the fold down cup holder. I have it slid forward enough that if the cup holder is down (which it always is) I can still see the screen and all the *****. Good luck
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http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....B_MOUNT_9402DG
Didn't know it existed, like it, but kinda pricey. Thanks
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mine is the little cobra that is only around 4 inches wide with only 3 ****, i think the 19. I put it to the left of the ashtray. I had to bend the bracket a little but it still had enough room to allow for the display to be level with the dash line and i can see it perfectly and it is'nt in the way. I hand the mic on the tilt wheel lever and it works great! might be an option if it is a smaller CB
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thx guys, its been a work in progress for years now no time to finish it but thats my plan either finish it off with grey vinyl or leather or a buddy of mine said he could finish it in a grey plastic texture material. Its gotten to the point that all my friends are willing to finish it off just to see it done